plural of private joke

Property to which individuals or corporations have certain exclusive property rights, but do not necessarily possess.

plural of private investigator

An agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering.

(in some German universities) A lecturer who may teach without supervision by a professor

(set phrase) A supply of something, especially alcoholic beverages, belonging to a person or a commercial establishment and of such quality that it is usually reserved for the owner or for favoured friends or customers.

plural of private life

The aspects of one's life that are personal, such as family, friends and other personal relationships, as opposed to the elements that make up one's public or professional life.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see private, language.

(in German-speaking countries) An associate professor (in a university) who has obtained a doctorate, written a habilitation thesis and given a lecture in the hope of becoming a full professor.